Visiting Finance Analyst

About the Role

A fast-growing, Series A/B EdTech startup based in Berlin is looking for a Visiting Finance Analyst to join its Finance team on a full-time, on-site basis. This is a rare early-career opportunity to work directly alongside senior leadership — including the Director of Finance & People — and gain hands-on experience building a modern finance function from the ground up. You'll have real ownership of workstreams, direct access to decision-makers, and a front-row seat to how a high-growth tech company manages its finances. The company operates a widely used AI-powered learning platform with tens of millions of users globally across more than 30 countries.

What You'll Do

• Work directly alongside the Director of Finance & People as a hands-on contributor, acting as a trusted right hand across projects and priorities.

• Prepare decision briefs and support cross-functional initiatives, keeping projects on track across Finance, Growth, Engineering, and Legal.

• Support monthly, quarterly, and annual financial close processes and coordinate with external auditors.

• Contribute to accurate, reliable financial reporting across multiple jurisdictions.

• Assist with operational controlling, including budget planning, financial forecasting, and liquidity tracking.

• Build monthly reports, conduct ad hoc deep dives, and translate data into clear, decision-ready analysis.

• Identify and implement automation opportunities using AI tools, low-code platforms, and smart integrations to reduce manual workflows.

• Help evolve the finance function from static reporting toward dynamic, AI-enhanced financial intelligence.

• Coordinate with external tax advisors, auditors, and legal providers.

What We're Looking For

Must-haves:

• Currently enrolled in or recently graduated from a degree program in business, finance, economics, or a related field.

• Professional working proficiency in both German and English , written and spoken.

• Foundational knowledge of accounting principles sufficient to support financial close and reporting processes.

• Proficiency in Excel and hands-on experience analyzing financial data to generate reports and inform decisions.

• Experience supporting month-end, quarter-end, or year-end close processes, audit coordination, or multi-jurisdiction financial reporting.

• Experience with financial planning tasks such as budgeting, forecasting, or liquidity tracking.

• Experience using automation tools, AI applications, or low-code platforms to streamline finance or operational workflows.

Nice-to-haves:

• Prior internship, coursework, or project experience in finance, accounting, controlling, or consulting.

• Familiarity with German accounting standards (HGB) or IFRS reporting requirements.

• Familiarity with BI tools or data visualization platforms for financial dashboards.

• Experience working in a high-growth startup or technology environment.

Mindset & soft skills:

• Proactive, self-driven, and pragmatic — you take ownership without being asked.

• Strong analytical thinker who can turn messy data into clear, actionable insights.

• Genuinely curious about AI tools and the future of finance automation.

• Comfortable working closely with leadership in a lean, fast-moving team.

Location & Work Arrangement

This role is based on-site in Berlin, Germany . Candidates must be able to work from the Berlin office full-time. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

Compensation & Benefits

Compensation details were not provided for this role. You'll gain exceptional exposure to startup finance leadership, real ownership of impactful workstreams, and a strong foundation for a career in finance, strategy, or operations within the tech industry.